Punjab

She was allegedly beaten for making noise in class; the police have not registered a case.

‘Officers have lost faith in advocate general’s office’.

Dr Naila Tariq started to make changes when she joined in 2010.

Central control room set up at the Health Services Directorate General.

Prisoners say they had been beaten with batons and had all their belongings taken away after they refused to pay them.

Magistrate removes attempted murder charge from one FIR against students.

A relative of one of the deceased says he was picked up from his home in Shorkot two days ago.

The deceased identified as Khalid had been released after serving a life sentence on a bail on non-payment of diyat.

Human rights, laws on crimes against children, crime investigation, DNA tests and crimes against women discussed.

Sources claim this was a calculated move from PML-N. Governor orders transfer, IGP refuses to relieve officer.

Gives FIA director and Gujranwala Circle deputy director till May 22.

Says it will educate children about preventive measures for diseases.

Court directs CCPO Tareen to probe the allegations.

Wildlife Dept says land originally meant to be pond area was given to them two year ago.

Over 400 accused of killing passer-by during clash with police; suspects accuse police of firing that killed the man.

Instructs EPD, WASA to submit revised lists.

‘Govt shying away from creating committees to probe Rs170b irregularities’.

DNA test links accused to raped girl’s child.

Speakers at a consultation propose amendments to the law, seek proper implementation.

Police raid hostels, at least 78 Jamiat members arrested.

Doctors say she suffered 80% burns, family claims she was mentally ill, did not want police investigation.

Court was hearing petition challenging allotment of Hajj quota without receiving application from tour operators.

Police suspect IJT members may be behind incident as they have been protesting against murder of their fellow.

Student was expelled after his father had refused to visit school to discuss holidays his son had been taking.

Mill owners increase price of staple by Rs4.25 per kg on pretext of rise in cost of grain, power tariff, and diesel.

LHC overturns a trial court ruling which had awarded Munir Masih and his wife life terms.

Advocate argued that not only did the prime minister stand disqualified, but his entire cabinet too.

‘Prosecution does not bother us, we only have to attend hearings every once in a while’.

Contractor says he was waiting for approval of more similar projects to start work on all in one ago.

Chowk Azam police station inaugurated.

‘Legislation to approve candidate’s age yet to be approved in the PA’.

558 sites inspected, 33 tyre stores and warehouses sealed in three weeks.

Sheesha cafes, restaurants, hotels to be sealed if they do not abolish smoking areas.

Programme will focus on children up to the age of five.

Lahore administration will start issuing notices to sheesha cafe owners, launch campaign against sheesha smoking.

Tasawar Hussain Gillani, former partner of Double Shah, had looted Rs1,932.74m directly and through his agents.

Key decisions, proposals discussed between PPP co-chairman and parliamentarians.

Efroze Chemical’s counsel stated that the Punjab government’s inquiry had found the company innocent of any wrongdoing

DCO takes action over farmers’ complaints.

SHO injured in shootout, says ‘criminal’ constable opened fire.

Woman says she left home following abuse by drug-addict husband.

Teachers announce boycott following ‘assault’ on colleagues.

Announces plans for a home economics college, model bazaar.

Maqsood Ahmed was arrested for allegedly starting a factory fire during 2010 riots.

Industrialist calls for construction of ‘combined’ wastewater treatment plants.

Dr Ayesha Jalal asks students to open up to the plurality of Pakistan’s history.

200 arrested, two faint after a baton charge.

Enforc­es Amplif­ier Ordina­nce restri­cting use of loudsp­eakers.

Efroze Chemical’s counsel stated that the Punjab govt’s inquiry had found the company innocent of any wrongdoing.

Malang gang used percussions, horns and flutes to attempt to stop mysterious fires inside a house in Multan.